Recipes

Pistol competitors, and cowboy action shooting folks are fans of the single action,  ideal for slow, deliberate shooting.  I was first exposed to them in the form of single-action revolvers while watching Westerns growing up. As a kid, I'd rather take a bullet than watch the Brady Bunch and the Partridge Family, which were what was "new" on TV when I was little.  So I'd curl up with Loony Tunes and new and rerun classic Westerns, with a few years of Gunsmoke and  Bonanza thrown in the mix.The TV Western reigned supreme in the Fifties and Sixties. Unlike the post-war...

Simple, easy and delicious – this Tricolor Pasta Salad is perfect for BBQ’s, parties or as a vibrant side! Bursting with veggies, cheese and colorful noodles this is as yummy as it is gorgeous! Pin this recipe for later! Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing Pasta noodles, bejewelled with tomatoes and bell peppers, then loaded with diced mozzarella – so good! Use your fave Italian dressing to bring this all together for a super easy side dish, appetizer or even a main. Great for game day, BBQ’s and much more! Looking for more pasta recipes? Why not also try my Italian...

Skip turning on the oven this summer with these easy summer crockpot recipes. There are tons of summer slower cooker recipes to choose from that are perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, and backyard parties. From veggie-packed healthy crockpot recipes to classic BBQ favorites for potlucks, there are plenty of delicious summer crock-pot recipes to choose from that feature summer flavors and ingredients like tomatoes, zucchini, and corn. You will find main entrees, summer side dishes, and summer desserts here. These crockpot recipes are great for busy days when you don’t have a lot of time to prep dinner! Chicken Summer...

  Welcome to the June 2022 event of  our #EattheWorld project, being spearheaded by Evelyne of CulturEatz. Here's her challenge.  This month, we are sharing recipes from the Dominican Republic, here's the #EattheWorld line-up... Sneha’s Recipe: Locrio de Pollo (Dominican Chicken and Rice)  Palatable Pastime: Spicy Plantains  Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Taco Shepherd’s Pie (Pastelón de Papa)  Kitchen Frau: Empanaditas de Yuca (Gluten Free Cassava Empanadas)  Pandemonium Noshery: Habichuelas Guisadas  Culinary Adventures with Camilla: Pastelón de Harina de Maíz The Possibilities When I was researching recipes, I considered roasting plantains and mashing them into Mangu. The Moro de Habichuelas looked very similar to...

Rain is in the forecast for today so I guess this means all the garden chores are on hold and I’ll be working indoors going through my seed packets and making sure I’ve planted everything that I wanted this season.  I know I still need to start a few trays of chives and get another round of Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cabbage going but other than that, I think everything can be sown directly in the garden at this point. Which is pretty darn exciting if you ask me. The past few days we’ve been working on chopping down all...